Holly’s Bio

I am currently taking a break from teaching, but was a full-time preschool teacher for 2 years and worked as a part timer and substitute for 3 years prior to that, all at the same center. I was born and raised in Durham. When I'm not babysitting, I enjoy reading, shopping, and hanging out with my friends. I don't smoke and I have my own car. I've always loved little kids and when I babysit one or more over years, it's great to watch them grow up. I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old. I don't have a typical family "type" that I work with. I'm not fluent, but I do know some Spanish and ASL. As far as age ranges go, anywhere from a newborn until about 11 or 12 years old. I'm also going to school part time to work towards my degree in early childhood education. I don't have any real dietary or religious restrictions, however, I am allergic to cats. I love playing duck duck goose, it's probably my all time favorite childhood game. Although, I also love puzzles and board games, riding bikes, going on the playground, and the usual kids stuff. I'm very encouraging when it comes to reading and I believe I can make reading fun. There's so much to learn out there and books are one of the best ways to learn many of those things. As for screen time, watching kids movies and educational shows are fine, but just sitting on the couch and watching more than 2 hours of TV at a time isn't healthy for a little kid who should be running outside and using their imagination.